Royal Bank of Scotland

Access to green space is a right, not a privilege, yet 94% of publicly accessible parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces in the UK remain unprotected and are increasingly under threat. At a time of rising health inequalities, loneliness, climate pressures and nature loss, green spaces are essential community assets that support physical and mental wellbeing, strengthen social connections and help communities thrive. Planning reforms and under-resourced local councils are placing green spaces at further risk and it’s happening at a time when we know (with evidence and data) that access to green space saves the NHS millions, strengthens communities and has a positive impact on our climate. Fields in Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to protecting parks and green spaces forever. We work across the UK with local authorities and landowners to secure legally binding protection for parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces, ensuring they can never be lost to development. To date we have secured over 3,000 spaces resulting in more than 9.4 million people living within a 10-minute walk of a legally protected park or green space. Alongside this, we are working on systematic changes, providing trusted evidence and insight, influencing policy and advocating for a future where everyone can benefit from access to high-quality green space.

We are a health and wellbeing charity based at Station 7, Johnstone, Renfrewshire. We aim to build healthy, happy, active communities by working with the people in the community. Our principles are: We champion, We care; We connect; We celebrate and We are courageous. The Pantry at Station Seven is a subsidised food store which helps people and families in our community shop smarter and save money.

We provide temporary accommodation to homeless young people. While staying with us, young people are provided with a key worker for one to one support and the opportunity to participate in group work. We aim to support them to gain the skills to live independently when they move into their own tenancy, and also use a holistic approach to help them overcome any barriers to fulfilling their potential they may have.